United Nations Web TV - InterviewsCopyright 2013-14Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:11:58 -0400http://webtv.un.orgUN envoy highlights need to better engage world's youthhttp://webtv.un.org/watch/un-envoy-highlights-need-to-better-engage-worlds-youth/5537877751001
UN Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake, outlined efforts needed to take the world body closer to the young generation, as a vital step towards inclusive development.video5537877751001Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:56:22 -0400553787775100181642UN Youth Envoy, Jayathma Wickramanayake, outlined efforts needed to take the world body closer to the young generation, as a vital step towards inclusive development.Treatment facilities needed for women dealing with substance abuse http://webtv.un.org/watch/treatment-facilities-needed-for-women-dealing-with-substance-abuse-/5527694088001
The President of the International Narcotics Control Board, Viroj Sumyai, called on governments to facilitate treatment for women dealing with substance abuse. video5527694088001Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:11:43 -0400552769408800171517Speaking to UN News, the President of the International Narcotics Control Board, Viroj Sumyai, said that only one in five women who are addicted to drugs seeks help from treatment facilities due to the lack of special services for women. He called on governments to facilitate treatment for women dealing with substance abuse. 联合国“和平使者”郎朗呼吁利用音乐、文化与对话来推动和平与发展http://webtv.un.org/watch/联合国“和平使者”郎朗呼吁利用音乐、文化与对话来推动和平与发展/5521271387001
7月25日，郎朗在纽约总部同今年1月走马上任的新一届联合国秘书长古特雷斯进行了首次会面，共同探讨了音乐、文化与对话在推动和平与可持续发展方面的巨大力量。他随后接受了联合国新闻的专访，回顾了过去十多年来与联合国共同走过的“公益之路”，并表示将竭尽所能参与更多的慈善活动，通过推广音乐教育来构建更美好的未来。video5521271387001Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:53:53 -0400552127138700171935UN: disarmament vital to creating 'a safer and more secure world'http://webtv.un.org/watch/un-disarmament-vital-to-creating-a-safer-and-more-secure-world/5494129540001
UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu flagged new challenges facing the disarmament agenda in the 21st century, while calling for greater political will by countries to tackle them. video5494129540001Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:22:24 -0400549412954000196832The UN disarmament chief, Izumi Nakamitsu, called for advancing the global disarmament agenda amid a "difficult" international security environment.
The newly-appointed High Representative for Disarmament Affairs also stressed the need to tackle new challenges in the 21st century.
Her comments come as Member States negotiate a legally-binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons.UN peacekeeping operations need to evolve in light of new challengeshttp://webtv.un.org/watch/un-peacekeeping-operations-need-to-evolve-in-light-of-new-challenges/5493362021001
The 2017 Chiefs of Defence Conference will take place between 6 - 8 July. The UN peacekeeping chief, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, talks about the importance of the meeting amid new challenges facing peacekeeping. video5493362021001Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:21:54 -0400549336202100199733The 2017 Chiefs of Defence Conference brings to UN Headquarters more than 100 military leaders from troop-contributing countries.
Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix talks about why this week's meeting is crucial for both the UN and Member States as peacekeeping adapts to new challenges.UN envoy - concerted efforts underway to deliver 'stability and certainty' to Afghanistanhttp://webtv.un.org/watch/un-envoy-concerted-efforts-underway-to-deliver-stability-and-certainty-to-afghanistan/5481637095001
The UN envoy for Afghanistan re-affirmed the UN’s commitment to help bring "stability and certainty" to the country. One of the UN's main tasks will be to support the country's parliamentary elections, set to take place in July 2018.video5481637095001Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:35:52 -04005481637095001117312In a recent interview, UN envoy for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto re-affirmed the world body's commitment to help bring "stability and certainty" to the country.
One of the UN's main tasks will be to support the country's parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for July next year.UN envoy flags need to 're-energize the political process' in the Central African Republichttp://webtv.un.org/watch/un-envoy-flags-need-to-re-energize-the-political-process-in-the-central-african-republic/5469750045001
Amid a recent upsurge of violence in the Central African Republic, UN envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga urged all parties to re-energize the political dialogue, noting the aspirations of the population for lasting peace.video5469750045001Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:18:52 -0400546975004500158260Amid a recent upsurge of violence in the Central African Republic, UN envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga urged all parties to re-energize the political dialogue, noting the aspirations of the population for lasting peace.ESCAP - 70 years of promoting socio-economic development in Asia and the Pacifichttp://webtv.un.org/watch/escap-70-years-of-promoting-socio-economic-development-in-asia-and-the-pacific/5432158246001
In a recent interview, the head of ESCAP, Shamshad Akhtar, highlights the socio-economic achievements in Asia and the Pacific over the past 70 years, while calling for further integration and cooperation to overcome the region’s challenges.video5432158246001Fri, 12 May 2017 16:41:08 -0400543215824600190090The UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) marks its 70th anniversary this year.
In a recent interview, its Executive Secretary, Shamshad Akhtar, highlights socio-economic achievements in the region.
Ms. Akhtar also flags the need for further regional integration and cooperation in addressing common challenges.Imanov Shahriyar Ayaz, internationally renowned tar player - UN News Interview at the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue (5-6 May 2017, Baku, Azerbaijan)http://webtv.un.org/watch/imanov-shahriyar-ayaz-internationally-renowned-tar-player-un-news-interview-at-the-4th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue-5-6-may-2017-baku-azerbaijan/5424338619001
Imanov Shahriyar Ayaz is an internationally renowned tar player, a traditional Azerbaijani instrument and has been the recipient of several national and international awards. video5424338619001Sat, 06 May 2017 11:27:36 -04005424338619001157780Imanov Shahriyar Ayaz is an internationally renowned tar player, a traditional Azerbaijani instrument and has been the recipient of several national and international awards. He performed after a panel discussion on the contribution of contemporary Arab artistic creations to Intercultural dialogue during the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku, Azerbaijan, 4-6 May 2017. eL Seed, laureate of the 14th edition of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture - Arabic calligraphy and graffiti - UN News Interview at the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue (5-6 May 2017, Baku, Azerbaijan)http://webtv.un.org/watch/el-seed-laureate-of-the-14th-edition-of-the-unesco-sharjah-prize-for-arab-culture-arabic-calligraphy-and-graffiti-un-news-interview-at-the-4th-world-forum-on-intercultural-dialogue-5-6-may-2017-baku-azerbaijan/5424338622001
eL Seed, laureate of the 14th edition of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, uses a mixture of Arabic calligraphy and graffiti to disseminate messages of peace and beauty. video5424338622001Sat, 06 May 2017 11:22:30 -0400542433862200167307eL Seed, laureate of the 14th edition of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, uses a mixture of Arabic calligraphy and graffiti to disseminate messages of peace and beauty. Through his creations and use of public space, Mr Seed has succeeded in creating a dialogue with spectators as well as challenging the stereotypes of Arab culture. He is in Baku, Azerbaijan to sit on a panel debating the contribution of contemporary Arab artistic creations to intercultural dialogue. At the request of UN News, he makes on of his creations on the spot with the message: "Open your heart"